webfact Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 A former beauty pageant contestant’s rapid ascent through the ranks of the Thai police force has sparked concerns over potential patronage and corruption. The individual in question reportedly rose from police lance corporal to police captain in under two years, prompting calls for an investigation into the matter. A post on the “Phuen Tamruat” Facebook page highlighted the issue, stating that numerous civilians, including high-profile individuals and celebrities, become commissioned police officers after completing a 17-week training course. The post detailed the rapid promotion of a female civilian who joined the force as a police lance corporal in late 2021 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a police captain earlier this month. The Facebook post called on Move Forward Party spokesperson Rangsiman Rome to push for a formal investigation into alleged patronage within the police force and misuse of the training course. Rome responded, explaining that the course was initially designed for training civilians who qualify to become commissioned officers, with many of them coming from well-known families. by Mitch Connor Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/ex-beauty-queens-rapid-police-promotion-sparks-patronage-investigation-call -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stereolab Posted June 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 The last line of his comments really sum up patronage in Thailand. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted June 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) Who's the bloke in the photo? I'm assuming he isn't the beauty pageant contestant, but this is Thailand. Edited June 9, 2023 by BritManToo 1 1 1 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post proton Posted June 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 Sister in law did the police entry exam in 2010, the 'pass' mark was 400k so she failed ???? 1 2 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) UK police also have a Fast Track system. "The aim of the programme is to attract, identify and develop the most talented who wish to reach senior levels of leadership within the police service. They will bring new perspectives, diverse skills, have a positive influence on the continuous development of policing, and impact on the management and culture of the service. The programme also supports individuals to advance to the rank of inspector within two years for serving constables and to reach the senior ranks of the service (at least superintendent). Overall, it supports individuals’ continuing professional development to provide a cadre of officers with the skills, experience and capacity to reach the senior ranks in the service. If you feel you have the potential and drive to become a fast track officer and reach senior levels in police leadership then Fast Track could be the programme for you" . https://www.college.police.uk/career-learning/learning/courses/fast-track-programme-serving-constables\ Just sayin... Edited June 9, 2023 by VocalNeal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaideedave Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 hour ago, proton said: Sister in law did the police entry exam in 2010, the 'pass' mark was 400k so she failed ???? Yes this beauty queen was fast tracked via a trail of brown envelopes or I'll eat my shirt. A relative of my wife's tried to join the cops also but was shy of the passing grades by a lot of $$$. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeN Posted June 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 13 minutes ago, jaideedave said: Yes this beauty queen was fast tracked via a trail of brown envelopes or I'll eat my shirt. Or maybe she was eating somebody's sausage as per RTP requirements.... stating that it was strictly in line with Royal Thai Police requirements. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted June 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: A former beauty pageant contestant’s rapid ascent through the ranks of the Thai police force has sparked concerns over potential patronage and corruption. Corruption in the RTP! Wow! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 If you can't rise through the ranks standing on your legs, try, try laying on your back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ignore it Posted June 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 So nothing new, only in the age of social media it is noticed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stereolab Posted June 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 2 hours ago, VocalNeal said: UK police also have a Fast Track system. "The aim of the programme is to attract, identify and develop the most talented who wish to reach senior levels of leadership within the police service. They will bring new perspectives, diverse skills, have a positive influence on the continuous development of policing, and impact on the management and culture of the service. The programme also supports individuals to advance to the rank of inspector within two years for serving constables and to reach the senior ranks of the service (at least superintendent). Overall, it supports individuals’ continuing professional development to provide a cadre of officers with the skills, experience and capacity to reach the senior ranks in the service. If you feel you have the potential and drive to become a fast track officer and reach senior levels in police leadership then Fast Track could be the programme for you" . https://www.college.police.uk/career-learning/learning/courses/fast-track-programme-serving-constables\ Just sayin... Very true, however coming from a connected family in the UK, would not help. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqwakvfr Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 For men the taller you are the better chances of promotion. For women the more attractive you are then “the world is your oyster”. It is what it was, is and will always be. I have always been short in terms of American standards and well you know the rest. Just another day in paradise. Move along, nothing to see here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted June 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 2 hours ago, webfact said: A former beauty pageant contestant What's the point of such an article without any pictures of the beauty queen? 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 an ex beauty queen... local miss loy kratong?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamus Yaigh Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 4 hours ago, BritManToo said: Who's the bloke in the photo? I don't think the AI algorithms for this news source provider have had their image recreation update installed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted June 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 Shes a bit hard on the eye. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 4 hours ago, BritManToo said: Who's the bloke in the photo? I'm assuming he isn't the beauty pageant contestant, but this is Thailand. It's what she looked like before her series of cosmetic plastic surgeries! ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1964 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 10 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: It's what she looked like before her series of cosmetic plastic surgeries! ???? Revise the headline... Lady Boy becomes Police Captain. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brickleberry Posted June 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) I wish ASEANnow would stop giving credence to 'the Thaiger'. It's not a reputable news source, it does not hire qualified journalists (the person who wrote this article - Mitch- is a college dropout. Studied a little bit of journalism, and then dropped out to become an ESL teacher.) and all of the stories are rip-offs from other news sources. They even stole Richard Barrow's photo from Twitter this week and edited out his copyright mark. The Thaiger is a place that will suck all the personal data that it can mine out of your computer, and sell it on to as many people as they can. Let's do better ASEANnow. Edited June 9, 2023 by Brickleberry 1 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Maybe its because she is awake longer or she sits on a lot of inactive posts is my guess ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchadian Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 It has long been alleged that people who reach high positions in the Thai police quickly often come from influential and wealthy families with prestigious backgrounds. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2023/06/09/new-stars-of-captain-cat-police-scandal/?fbc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 3 hours ago, stereolab said: Very true, however coming from a connected family in the UK, would not help. Being in the Masons might???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badbanker Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 6 hours ago, BritManToo said: Who's the bloke in the photo? I'm assuming he isn't the beauty pageant contestant, but this is Thailand. The guy in the photo is Police Major General Archayon Kraithong nickkname (golf) who is a deputy commissioner of Immigration, but is on loan to RTP headquarters to act as their chief spokesman! Nice guy, that has been my friend for more than 15 years. Speaks almost perfect English! Very straight in what he does personally with me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 6 hours ago, VocalNeal said: UK police also have a Fast Track system. "The aim of the programme is to attract, identify and develop the most talented who wish to reach senior levels of leadership within the police service. They will bring new perspectives, diverse skills, have a positive influence on the continuous development of policing, and impact on the management and culture of the service. The programme also supports individuals to advance to the rank of inspector within two years for serving constables and to reach the senior ranks of the service (at least superintendent). Overall, it supports individuals’ continuing professional development to provide a cadre of officers with the skills, experience and capacity to reach the senior ranks in the service. If you feel you have the potential and drive to become a fast track officer and reach senior levels in police leadership then Fast Track could be the programme for you" . https://www.college.police.uk/career-learning/learning/courses/fast-track-programme-serving-constables\ Just sayin... The devil is in the detail. The UK police fast-track is to get people with the skills into top-level positions who might otherwise not get there ever, or take a long time. It's meant to benefit the officers but also the force. If the Thai version means unqualified people who are of no benefit can buy their way into an officer position, then it isn't the same. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 7 hours ago, webfact said: The Facebook post called on Move Forward Party spokesperson Rangsiman Rome to push for a formal investigation into alleged patronage within the police force and misuse of the training course. A nice idea, but this guy would have his work cut out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahkit Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 6 hours ago, VocalNeal said: The programme also supports individuals to advance to the rank of inspector within two years for serving constables and to reach the senior ranks of the service (at least superintendent). "For serving constables" is the key phrase, it's not for someone straight in off the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Brickleberry said: I wish ASEANnow would stop giving credence to 'the Thaiger'. It's not a reputable news source, it does not hire qualified journalists (the person who wrote this article - Mitch- is a college dropout. Studied a little bit of journalism, and then dropped out to become an ESL teacher.) and all of the stories are rip-offs from other news sources. They even stole Richard Barrow's photo from Twitter this week and edited out his copyright mark. The Thaiger is a place that will suck all the personal data that it can mine out of your computer, and sell it on to as many people as they can. Let's do better ASEANnow. I thought (assumed) Thaiger was owned by the same owner of AN.... hence the usage as a "news" source. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 hour ago, anchadian said: It has long been alleged that people who reach high positions in the Thai police quickly often come from influential and wealthy families with prestigious backgrounds. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2023/06/09/new-stars-of-captain-cat-police-scandal/?fbc Dont like cats personally but I could pet that one !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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